The quick version is Scott recently served as the DJ for our wedding in Santa Barbara.  We could not be... read moreThe quick version is Scott recently served as the DJ for our wedding in Santa Barbara.  We could not be more pleased with how everything went and would recommend him without hesitation.

The longer version:

- Communication was excellent from start to finish.  Scott responded to our initial query, and any and every other e-mail, in under 24 hours.  Scott was friendly, courteous and professional in each and every e-mail he sent.

- Though Scott offers additional services (photo booth, light packages, etc.) there was never any pressure to add on anything we didn't want.  Scott was very respectful of our wishes and needs, making it great to know the other services were available but never making us feel like lesser customers for not wanting to go for every add-on.

- The reservation and evening planning process could not have been easier.  Forms and contracts are straightforward with nothing sneaky hidden in the fine print.

- It felt like Scott made a real attempt to get to know us, then offered really helpful ideas and suggestions for music and other elements of the evening about which we may have been uncertain.  

- On the most base music level, Scott abided by our rather eclectic music preferences/cues and didn't complain once about any of the specific requests we made.  Scott also completely respected our music tastes and "do not play" lists, all while doing a fantastic job of reading the event and offering a great music selection beyond our particular choices (though everything we requested was played).

- Sound quality was excellent during both the ceremony and reception.  Not always an easy task at an outdoor event but Scott nailed it and clearly didn't cut any corners.

As stated above, our experience with Scott was top notch and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a quality DJ. read less

This review is long overdue, but I wanted to follow through and make sure this company gets the kudos it... read moreThis review is long overdue, but I wanted to follow through and make sure this company gets the kudos it deserves.  Our wedding was in September of 2014.
We got Scott's name from a very close family friend.  He had been the DJ at their wedding and since we were looking for a DJ for our wedding, we were shopping around.  
Scott was so helpful and was able to work with our budget.  He constantly stayed in touch with me and was so understanding and patient with me when I was trying to work out the order of the wedding, cocktail hour, reception, etc.
Scott had another party that he was already DJ-ing on the day of our wedding, so he arranged for us to have DJ Katie.  We were a little unsure about having a female as a DJ, as neither of us had ever attended an event with a female DJ.  We saw a few videos of Katie at work and felt good about having her at our wedding.  We were, however, pleasantly surprised at how well Katie handled it all.  She was absolutely wonderful and EVERYONE enjoyed themselves immensely.  She controlled the evening and made everything run so smoothly.  
We were happy with all of it and we received so many compliments from our guests.  
One aspect that really made the whole evening stand out from other weddings was having the party song before dinner was served.  Have never been to a wedding that had dancing before dinner and it was awesome.  Everyone was on the dance floor and it was so unexpected and enjoyed by all.  Guests still tell me that was one of their favorite parts of the reception and I have to agree.
I learned many things while planning our wedding, but one thing I was taught was that you want to make sure you spend the money to get a great photographer and a great DJ.  There are other areas where you can be more budget-conscious, but those two are the ones that you'll regret if you don't spend the money for outstanding quality.  I wholeheartedly agree with this.  Scott Topper Productions and DJ Katie were worth every penny.  The DJ sets the tone for the WHOLE reception and Katie made ours memorable--a night we will remember forever.
We highly recommend this company!!! read less

Scott Topper was the DJ for my wedding two weeks ago, and it was beyond perfect! He was so friendly... read moreScott Topper was the DJ for my wedding two weeks ago, and it was beyond perfect! He was so friendly and easy to communicate with, and our guests RAVED about the music. The dance floor was packed all night, and everything ran according to plan. I would HIGHLY recommend Scott Topper for any event you need a DJ for! read less

DJ Scott Topper was so fun at our wedding! We're both half Jewish and decided to do a Hora, and... read moreDJ Scott Topper was so fun at our wedding! We're both half Jewish and decided to do a Hora, and I really appreciated that he walked the guests through the whole process since a lot of them are not Jewish and have maybe never been part of one before. It was a big hit! He also extended two hours beyond what we booked him for super last minute, and I'm so glad that we did that! He was great to work with. read less

Scott was super friendly and fun to work with!  He took our suggestions and also read the crowd for the... read moreScott was super friendly and fun to work with!  He took our suggestions and also read the crowd for the next song that he would play.  He was also very very accommodating when the weather took an unexpected turn and we had to move the part inside!
He's a professional and it shows!  Everybody was very happy and had a blast at our wedding. read less

Scott was the DJ/MC at our wedding on June 21st, 2014 at Villa Verano in Santa Barbara and we couldn't... read moreScott was the DJ/MC at our wedding on June 21st, 2014 at Villa Verano in Santa Barbara and we couldn't have been more pleased. Having a DJ that could keep the dance floor packed and the energy high throughout the evening was extremely important to both of us, and Scott hit it out of the park. We had multiple people tell us how good the DJ was during the night and in the few weeks following the wedding.

In addition, in the months leading up to our wedding, we would attend friends weddings and were definitely more cognizant of the "little things" that go into being a great DJ that sometimes get overlooked. Scott was absolutely spot-on when it came to these little things that ended up being so important. To start, he was very organized in his approach and extremely easy to talk to and plan with in the months' leading up. The day of; he made sure the ceremony music was the perfect volume and started and ended at the right times, his announcements during dinner and the reception were clear and heard by all and the transitions between each were seamless.

We would absolutely recommend Scott for any event, especially weddings. Thank you Scott! read less

Scott was the DJ at our wedding and also set up a photobooth rental through Action Photobooth. I have nothing... read moreScott was the DJ at our wedding and also set up a photobooth rental through Action Photobooth. I have nothing but good things to say. He was VERY organized and professional, and was more than just a DJ, he was also like a day of coordinator! We met for about an hour going over my ideas for the day, and he helped me to fine tune the details and gave me clever ways to get everyone involved in the party and on the dance floor. During the last few weeks leading up to the wedding he was especially helpful in answering my questions and accommodating my ideas. He is very good at communication, whenever I e-mailed him he would get back to within 24 hours or less - which is very helpful for a stressed out bride!

The day of the wedding he was on time, helpful, and really stuck to the plan that we had created. Scott has a very good feel for the energy of a party, and he definitely knew which songs to play at the right moment to get everyone involved. He dealt with guest requests really well and played all of the songs I had requested. Before big things like the cake cutting or father daughter dance, he would briefly come find me to make sure everyone was where they were supposed to be so no one missed the important moments. It was SUCH a fun night, and I really do think that Scott made it extra special. My husband and I weren't originally planning on getting a DJ, and now having gone through the experience I can say hands down it is EXTREMELY important to have someone professional that will do a good job. Scott is DEFINITELY that person.

Also, I will leave a separate review for Action Photobooth, which Scott also organizes, but if you are looking for a package deal he will provide you with a great photobooth as well, it was SO MUCH FUN!! read less